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| Smooth treble Dazzdax and Nilthepil: No need for further elucidation.I know EXACTLY what you are talking about. That miserable element of treble reproduction you so accurately describe has been the most irritating aspect of sound reproduction I have ever encoun... | |
| Any recommendation for TOP 5 cables AES/EBU ? Harnellt praises the JPS Superconductor 3 interconnect. The Superconductor 3 speaker cable is also outstanding. Best I've ever heard, and I've listened to quite a few. | |
| Columbia masterworks Lps.... I forgot to mention that some of the labels of the U.S. made London Stereo Treasuries are also just a light yellow color with black lettering. Avoid them too. | |
| Columbia masterworks Lps.... Jdaniel just referred to the London/Decca labels. Go for the London Stereo Treasury lps for classical. It's still a mystery to me why classical collectors shun them. Not only is their sound generally very good, but they are offered at cheap prices... | |
| Tinny sound accompanying cello on recordings ? Doug...The commercial rinse I used in the cleaning of one of the records was the latest [Mo]bile [Fi]delity. With the other disc, I mixed the 99.9% pure isopropyl with water that goes through a multi-step process which, FWIW, claims to achieve "ab... | |
| Tinny sound accompanying cello on recordings ? Dougdeacon...No need to apologize about the "threadjack". Your comments/observations are never less than interesting and insightful. Frequently funny too, and that is certainly welcome. I also just wanted to mention something in response to your r... | |
| Tinny sound accompanying cello on recordings ? Guidocorona and Chashmal: Yes, you make a good point, which is absolutely correct. Before going to bed last night, I figuratively hit myself on the head when I realized (and I certainly had known this before, but for the time being had lost sight ... | |
| Tinny sound accompanying cello on recordings ? Thanks Chashmal, your comments are reassuring. It's been a long time since I've heard a solo cello in a live concert. That was when I had the great pleasure of seeing Janos Starker. We have a very fine orchestra here in Asheville, NC, and I'm awar... | |
| Phono Cable Suggestions? I've owned the Furutech and home auditioned the Synergistic Tricon. They are very fine cables, however, in my system the Cardas Golden Reference is the easiest to listen to, and for me the most enjoyable. | |
| Tinny sound accompanying cello on recordings ? I've since heard the same sort of respose on my portable cd player. I'm about ready to assume that what I'm hearing is part of the cello's actual sound, but there's another less than pleasant possibility here, which is that my hearing is changing ... | |
| ICs with great natural sounding highs? Currently, my interconnect of choice is the Ridge Street Poiema 3, which I've owned simultaneously with the Cardas Golden Reference. Depending on the mix of components at any given time, I could live with either, however, the Poiema 3's more revea... | |
| Have you ever deceived your wife-audio purchase Yes, I call it a check and balance system. She spends an awful lot on the dogs (which I'm not nuts about) and I've had my share of expenses on equipment. Of course, she often asks, "How much are you selling this for ?" And right after that, "How m... | |
| Bi-wire v's single with jumper leads. Jams70: Put all the analysis aside and simply listen for YOURSELF. | |
| Bi-wire v's single with jumper leads. Philjolet makes good sense. Wherever possible, try both options in your own system. Though my experience also points to more coherent sound with single wire/jumpers, it's irrelevant to you. Strictly speaking, you must be the judge on this issue, n... | |
| EAR 88pb, Opinions? It's a good thing the verbal jousting doesn't interfere with my enjoyment of the 88pb. |